Pre-Purchase Inspections
Timber Pests Inspections
Special Purpose Inspections
Investment Property Inspections
Building inspections
9:00am to 5:00pm
9:00am to 5:00pm
9:00am to 5:00pm
9:00am to 5:00pm
9:00am to 5:00pm
When was your business founded?
2005. We had a Construction Company initially but have specialized in Pre-Purchase Building and Pre-Purchase Timber Pest Inspections and Reports since 2010.
What is your level of experience in this line of work?
We're Registered Builders with the VBA and have been inspecting Victorian homes since 2010. We're different to other inspectors in that we have built our own inspection process and reports so that they are methodically compiled with a high level of detail.
What certifications, qualifications or awards has your business received?
We're HIA award winners!
What is your fee structure like? Fixed fees? Hourly rates?
Our prices vary depending on the size, age and condition of the property. We're very happy to provide a quotation; simply call us on 180042539 or email [email protected] with the address of the property you'd like inspected and we'll promptly repy.
Are you a member of any professional / industry associations?
We're VBA Registered Practitioners and HIA members. We're also HouseSafe accredited members.
What is your favourite thing about your job?
We love the investigative opportunity that each property gives us. Everything tells a story in a building and sometimes it isn't until the end of the inspection that we fully understand the status of the building. Every day is unique and we get to fall upon our skills, experience and team to produce the highest quality findings.
What makes you unique compared to your competitors?
Generally, we spend between 1 and a half to 2 hours at a 3-4 bedroom home. It's the only way we can thoroughly check the property from top to bottom. Most inspectors will spend around 45 mins with some as little as 15 minutes.
What insurance do you hold, and what value are you covered for?
We're fully insured.
How quickly can work be completed? What are your turnaround times? Do you offer same-day service?
Our reputation proceeds us and this means we tend to book two to three days in advance - sometimes we can fit in an inspection the next day. It's worth calling us to check.
Do you have a favourite client story you'd like to share?
We had a lady call us in the October and found another inspector could attend a day soon and was charging some $95 less than us. She went with them. In the March of the following year she called to say he'd missed a sub-floor issue and she now had to pay $30,000 to have this rectified. There was nothing we could do to help and she really regretted cutting corners where she shouldn't have.
Do you have any special offers? Do you offer any bulk or volume discounts?
We try to keep our costs low and so we don't offer discounts or specials, instead we treat all our clients with the same respect and ensure we offer real value for money.
The whole team were great to deal with, particularly Claudia. The report was very detailed and informative, and the team were great at accommodating requests and timings, I highly recommend and would use them again without hesitation. Thank you to everyone involved with my property.
Time efficient and very easy to deal with!
Thank you all involved
Approximate cost: $695
Very clear conscise and thorough from the first time I called until completion and after the inspection was carried out
Would highly recommend
Very detailed and informative report. Highly recommend.
Approximate cost: $770
Very expensive for what they offer. The inspection was very basic. The report had more disclaimers lines than the item of inspections. The report they provided of pre purchase inspection can be performed by anyone with somewhat knowledge of construction. Very disappointed
Approximate cost: $700
Thank you for the feedback, Rohan.
Your report was basic due to the fact that it was a great property and we found very few defects.
We still spent 1.5 hours on site and provided you with 208 high-resolution photos so that we could come to this conclusion.
I'm sad that you are not happy, but we're glad it's a good home for you.
Colin has been absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. He’s professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients. I felt supported and well-informed of the report he provided. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience—highly recommend working with him!
Hamley were so amazing! I called them on a weekend and they got in touch with my agent straight away and I was booked in for Monday morning. The reports they give you are so easy to read and the pictures are wonderful to aid with understanding. They are all exceptional communicators and you have a contact for the life of your property which makes you feel so comfortable and supported. Could not recommend the team at Hamley enough!
Juliet went above and beyond our expectations. She called us after her inspection and discussed the report page by page ensuring we understood her findings. She gave us rough estimate of cost associated with the defects and the best way to go about getting it fixed within required timeframes. She spoke to us on the phone for an hour and was happy to answer all our questions. Was also open to us giving her a call at a later date to double check things
The team were quick to reply, pivoted rapidly to complete a last minute inspection and did a very thorough and clear job. Highly recommend!
Colin is super impressive, from initial enquiry and booking through to the completed inspection, supporting reports and detailed consultation. We couldn’t believe how thorough Colin was with his inspection, over 500 photos and detailed reports to give us comfort in our purchase, also resulting in a significant discount on the price due to major flaws identified as part of this process. I highly recommend Colin and will be advocating his services with family and friends. We can’t thank you enough Colin!
Found out about Hamley after doing a quick search through some Melbourne-based reddit threads about home inspectors. Checked out the site, saw there was a way to book online (great for someone who doesn't like phone calls), and went for it.
Everything was organised real fast, inspection was booked for 1pm and the report came in just after 9pm. Report itself was very thorough and helpful.
Hopefully won't need to use again, but if we do the we'll be contacting Hamley for sure.
Approximate cost: $600
This business, were incredibly helpful and took time and were thorough in what they did.
It eas a great experience from start to finish, the quote was quick and reasonable explaining all the inclusions and exclusions clearly. Once engaged, the communication with the agent, scheduling etc happened seamlessly and we got the reports the next day with all the relevant information we needed to proceed with the purchase.
Thank you Hamley team!
You quickly get the impression that Hamley Home Inspections are the best in the business. Recommended by the agent through whom we were buying a house and were professionals and thorough throughout the process. They even made time on a weekend to inspect the property to support us with an inspection clause expiring in a week!
Would definitely procure their services again.
This family business is one of the best I have encountered in my line of work. They are the best operators I have known - polite, helpful and most importantly, incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. I have used this company personally and recommend them to my clients - no 'kick backs' involved - just great operators I am happy to recommend. Susie L.
Colin and the team are ultimate professionals in every sense of the word. Their attention to detail and care they put into their work is clearly evident in the thoroughness they take to every step of the process.
Not only that, Colin went out of his way to answer any questions and provide recommendations / advice that is truly invaluable.
Thank you Hamley Home inspections, great experience and I will be recommending to friends and family.
Both the agent and our conveyancer recommended Hamley Home Inspections. Colin and the team were excellent: friendly, communicative, professional and knowledgable. The report and accompanying explanation were clear, comprehensive and provided us with the information we needed to make our decision.
It's clear in their service that the Hamley team are professonal, passionate, caring and have true integrity. Highly recommend to any potential buyers.
Approximate cost: $700
Colin and the team are amazing, thorough and genuine!
Not only did I engage them to inspect the home I purchased, I also recommend them to my clients as I am a Real Estate sales agent. They do the job at an extremely high level of professionalism and have reports ready in a very quick timely manner. They are personable, caring and extremely good at what they do!!!
Highly recommended!!!
I was referred to Hamley Home Inspections by my real estate agent, they had inspected my property on behalf of my buyer, did a thourough and full job, so asked if they'd also look at the place I was purchasing.
A thorough building and pest inspection was competed with a great level of detail provided, along with photos.
Well worth engaging their services for the peace of mind provided -- thank you!
Approximate cost: $770
I recently engaged Hamley as I had issues with my rental agent not reporting a leaking shower for over 12 months. Hamley were recommend by a friend who has used them. The communication from Hamley was excellent & the report extremely comprehensive but in terms I could understand. I even went back with extra questions for my VCAT application & they were extremely helpful which resulted in a great VCAT outcome. Many Thanks Colin & the team!
I cannot recommend Hamley enough! They were recommended to me by a friend and I’ve used them several times now to assess the quality of prospective property.
The report is thorough, their turnaround is super fast and they are always available if I have questions to better understand the report.
I cannot speak highly enough of Hamley.
I have used Hamley Home Inspections multiple times over the years and their service is outstanding. The staff are friendly and more importantly their attention to detail is second to none. Their reports are thorough and easy to understand when compared to other inspectors I have used. They also make sure you understand the report and are very responsive to questions.
From booking, inspection to report, they made it simple, easy and professional!
Exceptionally high quality service. Outstanding.
I engaged Hamley Home Inspections as a first time buyer and could not be happier with the service they provided. The inspection was carried out promptly and the report was very comprehensive and Colin took the time to fully explain it to me. Whilst the outcome on that property was not successful, I will definitely use their services again and would highly recommend them.
Have engaged other building inspectors in years past, but Hamley have out-shone in professional, thorough and detailed reporting.
Follow up answers to my questions came quickly and the information was helpful.
The report contained lots of photos and details of each area inspected.
We have used hamley homes x2 over last 6 months. So easy to deal with, they set up inspection times with the agent promptly. And Colins report is so thorough. I would highly recommend this company for excellent reporting, quick. efficient and delightful to deal with
Approximate cost: $595
Colin & Juliette are amazing, quality & very detailed & thorough excellently priced & saved me twice from losing hundreds of dollars of problems to fix. Thank you guys & we got lucky the 3rd time blessings to you & your family & thanks for the hotlist of tradespeople too. Highly recommend don't waste your time shopping around
Approximate cost: $650
Responded to an urgent inspection, and clearly assesses exceptional detail. Immediately after the inspection, called, followed up by full report with photos, and wonderful support. Next day after inspection Colin made contact to check all was good and report understood. Unconditionally recommend if you need peace of mind, hassle free.
Approximate cost: $770
The team at Hamley were happy to accommodate our short notice request for a building and pest inspection. Post inspection Colin took the time to explain every line item and now we have confidence in the purchasing the property. Highly recommend.
Approximate cost: $770